LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 10

Worksheet No. 1A, Quarter 3

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UNLEASHING THE POWER OF WORDS AND IDEAS THROUGH WRITING

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competencies
1 Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative
writing techniques (EN10WC-111b-14.1.2)
B. Objectives
1.Identify the different techniques in writing (to inform, to persuade and
to argue)
2.Differentiate among informative, persuasive, and argumentative
essay
3. Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative
writing techniques (EN10WC-111b-14.1.2)

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

As a 21st century learner, you need to master the craft of writing essays that is
a key skill for writing success. This will enable you to develop your critical thinking,
research skills as well as the ability to develop and logically defend a position. In this
learning activity, you will be given exercises that will help you to compose different
kinds of essay. These will hone your skills to achieve practical ends in your chosen
career.
An essay is a focused piece of writing designed to inform, argue, or persuade.
There are many different types of essay, but they are often defined in three categories:
informative, persuasive, and argumentative essays.

Kinds of Essay:
1. Informative essay must clearly and accurately relate essential information. It
educates the reader on a topic. They can have one of several functions: to
define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or provide a
how-to. They do not, however, present an opinion or try to persuade a reader.

Structure of an Informative essay:

Introduction
• Defines the topic.
• Provides short background information about the topic
• Creates a thesis statement.

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 Main Body
• Usually contains three paragraphs which present and discuss different facts
relating to main topic
Conclusion:
• Rewords the thesis sentence.
• Reiterates the importance of the research.
• Offers some forecasts for the future.

2. A persuasive essay is a type of argumentative writing which utilizes logic and

reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to
persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take a particular action. The
argument must always use sound reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving
logical reasons, using examples, and quoting experts. Looking at the purpose of both
essays, argumentative essay attempts to convince the readers to accept the writer’s
idea as true by using statistics, facts and figures, etc. Whereas persuasive essay
attempts to convince the readers to agree with the writer, by using emotions, personal
ideas, etc.
Persuasive Essay Structure
Introduction
• Grabs the attention of the reader
• Provides background information – familiarizes the reader with the content
• Defines any terms that the reader might find unusual/unfamiliar
• Provides thesis – a clear, concise statement of the main argument
Each Body Paragraph
• Includes only one point to support the thesis per paragraph
• Topic sentence reflects the main idea of the paragraph, links back to support thesis
• Supports the main idea of the paragraph with evidence
• Shows how the evidence supports your argument; build your argument
Conclusion
• Ties up the essay – briefly sum up the main point
• Establishes significance
• Gives the reader food for thought

3. An argumentative essay is a form of academic writing where the author presents

both sides of an argument or issue. This means that aside from convincing readers,
the author must also inform them. These are the two most important aspects of an
argumentative essay:
• Argumentative essays are about the facts—not your opinion. Focus more on
logic and reasoning. Use factual evidence to back up any points you make.
• Argumentative essays address the counterargument. Acknowledge the
opposing viewpoint. This shows that as a writer you are capable of understanding and
respecting multiple sides of an argument.
A common method for writing an argumentative essay is the six-paragraph
approach. This is, however, by no means the only formula for writing such essays. If
it sounds straightforward, that is because it is; in fact, the method consists of (a) an
introductory paragraph, (b) three evidentiary body paragraphs, (c) an opposing
paragraph with refutation (why that viewpoint is wrong), and (d) a conclusion.
The goal of an argumentative essay is to clearly outline a point of view, reasoning, and
evidence.

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Structure of an argumentative essay:
Introductory paragraph.
• The first paragraph outlines the topic, provides background information
necessary to understand the argument, outlines the evidence present and
states your thesis. The thesis statement is part of your first paragraph. It is a
concise, one-sentence summary of your main point and claim

• Body paragraphs. A typical argumentative essay comprises three or more

paragraphs that explain the reasons why you support your thesis. Each body
paragraph should cover a different idea or piece of evidence and contain a topic
sentence that clearly and concisely explains why the reader should agree with
your position. Body paragraphs are where you back up your claims with
examples, research, statistics, studies, and text citations. Address opposing
points of view and disprove them or explain why you disagree with them.
Presenting facts and considering a topic from every angle adds credibility and
will help you gain a reader’s trust.
• Conclusion. One paragraph that restates your thesis and summarizes all the
arguments made in your body paragraphs. Rather than introducing new facts
or more arguments, a good conclusion will appeal to a reader’s emotions. In
some cases, writers will use a personal anecdote explaining how the topic
personally affects them.

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Task 1. Decode the Word
Identify the kind of essay described in the following statements.
_________________1. This essay is intended to persuade readers to do or not to do
certain things. It is the sole aim of the writer to coax or tempt readers and force them
to do certain things or take actions.
_________________2. This is the kind of essay that generally gives an audience a
basic-to-advanced perspective on something.
_______________3. This essay presents both arguments; both for and against a thing
and leaves the readers to decide.
_______________4. The purpose of this essay is to educate others on a certain topic.
Typically, it will answer one of the five Wh-questions: who, what, where, when, and
why. Of course, they can also answer "how," indicating how to do something.
_______________5. This genre of writing requires the student to investigate a topic;
collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a
concise manner.

Practice Task 2. Fill Me In

Complete the given template below.
Kinds of Essay

Informative Persuasive Argumentative

Purpose of the essay

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 Structure of the essay

Techniques and
strategies used

Practice Task 3. Multiple Choice: Read each statement carefully then encircle the
letter of your answer.

1. It restates the main claim and presents one or two general statements that
accurately summarize the arguments.
a. Body b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Finale
2. Each paragraph talks about the reason. The reason is stated in the topic
sentence and is supported by supporting details or materials.
a. Conclusion b. Body c. Finale d. Introduction
3. It introduces the problem and gives the background information necessary for
the argument and the thesis statement.
a. Finale b. Conclusion d. Introduction d. Body
4. It tries to change the readers mind by convincing the reader to agree with the
writer’s point of view.
a. Persuasive essay c. Narrative essay
b. Argumentative essay d. Expository essay
5. Which is a characteristic of an argumentative essay?
a. Refutes opposing arguments c. Use the words “I think” and “Maybe”
b. Subjective d. Does not have explanations
6. You can’t express your own opinion in this kind of essay.
a. Persuasive essay c. Argumentative essay
b. Informative essay d. Expository essay
7. It is an analytical or interpretative literary composition that usually deals with
its subject from a limited or personal point of view.
a. Short story b. Novel c. Debate d. Essay
8. This is the foundation on which your essay is built, so it needs to be strong
and well-reasoned.
a. Thesis b. Suggestion c. Claims d. Information
9. What kind of information is best in argumentative essay?
a. overheard news b. chain message c. facts d. opinion
10. Which is not a characteristic of an argumentative essay?
a. Subjective c. Give reason and supports
Presents and explains the issue or case d. Objective

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 B. Assessment: Unleashing the Power
Choose one from the given topics below, then write an editorial containing the three
different techniques in writing. In preparing your editorial, please be guided by the
rubric below.
• Climate Change and Man
• COVID-19 vaccination: A Requirement for Students in Public Schools
• Academic Freeze: A Must?

Rubric
5 4 3 2 1 Score
The paper The paper The writer The paper There is
demonstrates demonstrates sufficiently has no
Ideas

outstanding idea above average defines the topic an idea that coherent
development. idea but development needs to be idea.
development is still basic. developed.

The paper The paper The paper The paper There is

demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates requires more little
outstanding above average sufficient supporting content
evidence of evidence support evidence of supportin
Content

supporting the of supporting of the main the main g

main point. the point. point. the main
main point. idea.
The organization The The The writing The
is outstanding organizational organizational needs a organizat
and showcases structure is structure is clearer sense ion
Organization

the central theme. above strong enough to of direction. is poor.

The presentation average. move the reader The internal
of information is without too structure is
compelling. much weak.
confusion.
The writer The writer The writer The writer Most of
demonstrates an demonstrates demonstrates a demonstrates the
Word Choices Sentence Fluency Conventions

outstanding word above average sufficient a limited words

choice selection, word selection of vocabulary are
flow, and choice words. The text and lack of ambiguo
cadence, with selection, tends to be more fluidity. Errors us.
well-built flow, and mechanical and in spelling, The text
sentences and a cadence, with contains some punctuation, has
strong grasp of well-built errors of capitalization, numerou
standard writing sentences and standard usage, and s
conventions. a writing grammar. errors in
strong grasp of conventions. spelling,
standard punctuati
writing on,
conventions. capitaliza
tion,
usage,
and
grammar
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IV. REFERENCES
• How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: Easy Step-by-Step Guide accessed at
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-good-argumentative-
essay#how-to-outline-an-argumentative-essay-in-4-steps
• Informative Essay accessed at
https://www.cdaschools.org/cms/lib/ID01906304/Centricity/Domain/654/Informative%
20Essay.pdf
• Informative Writing accessed at https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/one-dot-
com/one-dot-com/us/en/higher-ed/en/products-services/course-products/taylor-1e-
info/pdf/sample-chapter--ch08.pdf
• Grade 9 SAUSD Writing Notebook Persuasive Writing Benchmark /
Strategicaccessed
athttps://www.sausd.us/cms/lib5/CA01000471/Centricity/Domain/106/Grade%209%2
0Persuasive.pdf
• Persuasive Essay Structure accessed at
https://tutoring.asu.edu/sites/default/files/Persuasive%20Essay%20Structure.pdf
• Argumentative Essay accessed at https://www.shmoop.com/essay-
lab/argumentative/

Prepared by:

NEIZA F. LLANA, Teacher II

Daraga National High School, Albay Division

Quality Assured by:

MARY JEAN L. BAS, Teacher III

MARIVIC L. DALAGUIT, Teacher III

Reviewed and edited by:

ASTERIA A. VELASCO, MT1

Quality assured by:

LANY M. ABAINZA
EPS1, ENGLISH, TABACO CITY DIVISION